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RABBIT-PBOOF WIRE FENCING 



Figs. 84 and 85 show how to construct a wire fence that will keep 

 out rabbits, and I do not consider a cheaper one can be set up that 

 will be really effective. 



FIG. 84. 



The fence when finished is 4 ft. above ground. First erect the posts 

 14 ft. apart (creosoted are the best, these will last fully fifteen years), 

 -taple two lengths of strand wire (\ in. thick) at one foot and three 

 feet above ground all round the inclosure from post to post (A and B, 

 figs. 84 and 85). Secure the strand, wires 

 firmly to each post by staples (1 in. long), 

 and this will prevent the posts from moving, 

 and besto>v great strength on the fence. 



Between the lower strand wire (B) and 

 the ground fill up with wire netting a foot 

 wide by one inch diameter in the mesh, 

 fig. 84. 



Above the latter and between the two 

 strand wires (A and B) fill up with 2-ft. wide 

 netting by 1 in. diameter in the mesh, 

 fig. 84. 



Next fix the top length of wire netting, 

 which is 1 ft. wide by 3 in. diameter in the 

 mesh (as this is merely to prevent the 

 rabbits jumping over the fence, the mesh may be large, to save cost). 

 This wire to be turned outwards and supported on small irons 

 secured to the posts (A-C, fig. 85). If a thin strand wire is run 

 along from iron to iron, it will be of much assistance in holding this 

 upper netting secure. 



FIG. 85. 



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